Yes you need that pin to tag the plate. I have seen spring packs move
out of place.

Mike
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ufatbastehd wrote:
>
> WHen I did my 2.5 RE lift on my YJ I added shims to the rear. The shims
> had holes in them.
> When you add shims do you need to use longer leaf centering pins so the
> pins go through the shim and into the spring plate?
>
> I going higher soon and want to insure I install the new springs and
> shims correctly.